Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Launched September 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Revealed March 2009
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and X70 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and X70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe FZ2500 was released 7 years after the X70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax X70
FZ2500 | X70 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | March 2009 | Newer by 92 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic FZ2500
X70 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax X70
FZ2500 | X70 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got external measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ2500 vs the X70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and X70 is 53 and 71 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and X70.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ2500 provides an edge in sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax X70 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 915 gr (2.02 pounds) | 410 gr (0.90 pounds) |
Dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $998 | $200 |